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Christopher Schurr photo courtesy of Sarah Leach Ottawa News Network

Christopher Schurr Case Now Before Jurors

By Mary Ellen Murphy May 6, 2025 | 5:44 AM

(Grand Rapids, MI) – The future of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr is now in the hands of the jury after his second-degree murder trial wrapped up yesterday. Schurr is charged in the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya in April 2022 when the two were fighting over the officer’s Taser during a traffic stop.

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker says he tried to convince the jury to find Schurr guilty. Jurors have the choice of convicting Schurr of second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, or nothing.

Defense attorney Matt Borgula says Christopher Schurr was acting in self defense when he shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in April 2022.

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